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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.63, 4,855.01 and 928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.63, 4,855.01 and 928.13 is: 1,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.63 : 4,855.01 = 928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.63/4,855.01 = 928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.63x = 4,855.01 × 928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.63x = 4,506,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,051.52/3,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.21

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